Deaths

• Eversole, Paul
• Gabaldon, Daniel
• Joe, Ronald
• John, Byron
• Navaho, Yeni-Pah
• Sampson, Sarah

Paul Eversole

BLUEWATER — Graveside services for Paul Ron Eversole, 75, will be 9 a.m. June 20, at the Gallup City Cemetery. Burial will be in Gallup City Cemetery.

Eversole died June 16, 2008, in Bluewater. He was born Feb. 7, 1933, in Sharon, P.A.

Eversole attended Edinboro State College, Edinboro, Pa., in 1974. He was a teacher in West Springfield, Pa, Borrego Pass, N.M., Bluewater, CIT, Crownpoint, World Authority on Native American explorer, James Crawford Angel, discoverer of world’s tallest waterfall, Angel Falls, Venezuela. Eversole devoted life to research, historical, studies, family and working with children. He was an accomplished writer. Twice he received Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Award.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Eversole of Bluewater; sons, Mark Eversole of Bluewater, Lee Eversole; sister, Kristina Ranttila of P.A.; eight grandchildren.

Eversole was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Eversole; sister, Diane Sample; father, Wesley Eversole; daughter, Melanie Eversole.

Pallbearers will be Mark Eversole, Paul John Eversole, Jared Eversole, Lee Eversole, Nekai Eversole, Naiche Eversole.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Daniel Gabaldon

ALBUQUERQUE — Life celebration for Daniel Gabaldon, 28, will be 12 p.m. June 19, at the Reflextion Funeral, 2400 Washington N.E. Albuquerque. Services will be at Victory Outreach, 913 Sunset, S.W. Albuquerque, 1 p.m. June 20.

Gabaldon died June 16, 2008, in Albuquerque. He was born Aug. 27, 1979, in Gallup.

Gabaldon graduated from Valley High in Albuquerque. He was employed by Glass and Mirror Whole Sale, Albuquerque. His hobbies included playing basketball, boxing, and weight lifting. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his mother, Bertha Estrada Leyba; brothers, Lawrence Gabaldon of Oyster Bay, N.Y., Albert Gabaldon of Albuquerque, Michael Gabaldon, David Gabaldon, both of Gallup; sister, Michelle Ortega of Espanola; grandmother, Deluvina Estrada of Gallup.

Gabaldon was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Leyba; grandfather, Modesto Estrada.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Paseo Adult Community Rec. Room, 301 El Pueblo N.W. Albuquerque.

Ronald Joe

GALLUP — Services for Ronald Lee Joe, 28, will be 1 p.m. June 20, at the Cope Memorial Chapel. Father Walter will officiate. Burial will be in Gallup City Cemetery.

Joe died June 16, 2008, in St. Michaels. He was born May 18, 1980, in Gallup, into the One Who Walks Around People Clan for the Bitter Water People Clan.

Joe enjoyed being with his kids and loved to ride his four wheeler. He also enjoyed being with his friends.

Survivors include his wife, Tina Teller of Gallup; daughters, Pamela Joe of Gallup, Jessica Joe of Gallup; brother, Harold Joe of Jacksonville, N.C.
Joe was preceded in death by Winnie Fransico.
Pallbearers will be Harold Joe, Kee Wallace Jr., Howard Wallace, Tyrone Teller, Carl Deadman Jr., Hubert Curley.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Tsayatoh Chapter, following services.

Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Byron John

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Funeral services for Byron Jim John, 25, will be 10 a.m. June 20, at the Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint Church, Crownpoint. James Howell will officiate. Burial will be in Nahodishgish/Dalton Pass.

John died June 13, 2008, in Ashfort, Ariz. He was born Sept. 20, 1982, in Gallup, into the Water Flows Together People Clan for the Mud People Clan.

John attended and graduated from Crownpoint High School in 2001. He was an Iron worker and a member of the Union-Local Union 75, and was working in Las Vegas, N.V. John enjoyed spending time with family, telling stories, making jokes, singing at peyote meetings, and welding.

Survivors include his father, Ronald John Sr. of Phoenix; brothers, Ronald John Jr. of Buford, S.C., Cameron Sterling John of Phoenix, Evander Aaron John of Nahodishgish; sister, Felicia A. John of Nahodishgish; grandmother, Dolly Y. Morgan of Nahodishgish.

John was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia M. Becenti; grandfather, Roger Morgan Sr.
Pallbearers will be Austin John, Michael Norton, Donovan Tahy, Chris Tsosie, Dion Joe, Rocky Morgan.

The family will received relatives and friends at Nahodishgish Chapter, 6 p.m., June 18.

Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Yeni-Pah Navaho

BREADSPRINGS — Funeral services for Yeni-Pah Yazzie Navaho, 76, will be 10 a.m. June 20, at the Cope Memorial Chapel, Gallup. Bobbie Willie will officiate. Burial will be in Gallup City Cemetery.

Navaho died June 14, 2008, in Gallup. She was born 1931, in Pinehaven, into the Towering House People Clan for the Red Running Into the Water People Clan.

Navaho was a homemaker most of her life. She was always a lovable and happy person and touched many hearts.

Survivors include her daughter, Minnie Chee of Thoreau; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Randall Chee, Russell Jim, Dan Chee, Eric Chee, Melvin Chee, and Eddie Enditto.

Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Sarah Sampson

HUNTER’S POINT — Funeral services for Sararh Rose Sampson, 55, will be 10 a.m. June 20, at the Mary Mother of Mankind Catholic Church. Burial will be in Community Cemetery, St. Michaels. Vistitation will be one hour prior to services.

Sampson died June 16, 2008, in Fort Defiance. She was born Aug. 29, 1952, in Fort Defiance, into the Yucca Fruit People Clan for the Coyote Pass.

Sampson was a rugweaver and homemaker. She enjoyed being with family and loved her time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Joe Sampson Sr. of Hunter’s Point; son, Joe Sampson Jr. of Hunter’s Point; daughters, Michelle, Stepahnie Sampson of Albuquerque; brothers, Kenneth Bia of Hunter’s Point, Phillilp Bia of Chinle; sisters, Irene Sampson of St. Michaels, Fannie Tabaha of Hunter’s Point; two grandchildren.

Sampson was preceded in death by her grandparents, Martin and Tully Mitchell; parents, Richard and Rose Bia; brothers, John, Nelson Bia; sisters, Nancy Kallaco, Annie B. Scott.

Pallbearers will be Joe Sampson Jr., Otis Anderson, Renando Warner, Paul Warner, Nelson Tabaha Jr., Kevin Tabaha.

The family will receive relatives and friends at St. Michaels Chapter, following services.

Tse Bonito Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.